KAIDA REED POV

I stepped out of my room, then paused, my brows arching as I saw Lucien still kneeling right where I left him.

Did he really kneel there all night? With his head to the ground.

Who knew he could be so tame?

It's really true what they say isn't it? If you want a man to chase you more, treat him like garbage.

I walked toward him. "Why are you still here?"

He flinched, his shoulders jerking as if I had struck him. He slowly lifted his head, his eyes dry and bloodshot.

"Kaida."

I let out a sigh, then crossed my arms.

"You're really something, Lucien....